Quinacridone Magenta Lake
Quinacridone magenta lake is a high-performance organic pigment lake used in automotive paints, plastics, and inks, created by laking quinacridone dye on a substrate for enhanced lightfastness. It is classified under HTS 3205.00.50 for other color lake preparations as per note 3. This distinguishes it from non-laked synthetic dyes.
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If unlaked quinacridone dye
Base synthetic dyes without substrate classify in 3204; laking creates 3205 lake.
If in solvent solution >50% solvent
Chapter note moves solvent-heavy solutions (3901-3913 bases) to 3208.
If considered chemical preparation NOS
Specific color lake headings prevail over 3824 generic chemical preps.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit technical data sheets proving laking process and particle size to differentiate from 3204 dyes
• Comply with TSCA pre-manufacture notice if new chemical; declare pigment grade accurately
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